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Is the Flathead River Reeling in Too Many Restrictions?

Will Flathead River stay ‘wild and scenic’ or become another busy park? The new regulations are up for debate…

The Flathead River is getting some new rules, and let’s just say, not everyone’s thrilled. With river traffic exploding, the Forest Service is rolling out a plan to balance recreation—think user limits, outfitter caps, and even a permit system. Some folks worry this is the first step toward full-on regulation, while others say it’s the only way to keep the river from turning into a watery freeway. Rafters, anglers, and well, everyone has an opinion, and the debate is flowing as fast as the current.

Read more on this from The Daily Inter Lake here.


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